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It is possible for an oxyacetylene gouging tip to gouge, but not cut through, metal because of:

A. lower oxygen cutting pressure
B. smaller cutting oxygen orifice
C. higher flame temperature
D. All of the above.



Answer :

Final answer:

An oxyacetylene gouging tip can achieve gouging without cutting through metal by utilizing a higher flame temperature.


Explanation:

An oxyacetylene gouging tip can gouge but not cut through metal due to the higher flame temperature it produces. By utilizing a flame with increased temperature, the metal can be heated/melted without being entirely severed.


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